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Hardin, MT

Hardin, MT.

Population: 5,008 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,478
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+109.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$223,478
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (14 mi)
Nearest airport
Pale Morning Dun Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,762
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
49.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,033
Average weekly wage
$1,011
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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